Guidelines Archive
Study About Religions in the Social Studies Curriculum
National Council for the Social Studies along with the Religion in the Schools Committee and the Curriculum Committee provide some very detailed guidelines on the objectives of the study about religions.
Agreed Syllabi for Religious Education
This publication of the Brent Council offers guidance on education about religions/religious education at the Foundation stage (ages 3-5), as well as programmes of study for Key Stages 1-4 (ages 5-16). Following National curriculum standards, they clarify the types of … Continue reading
Standing Together
The Christian-Muslim Consultative Group launched the Standing Together Project which has a seven series study program to help bridge the gap between Christians and Muslims. The Project includeds an Educational Workbook and DVD. The DVD trailer and an order form … Continue reading
Religion in the Public School Curriculum
The following questions and answers are designed to assist school boards as they make decisions about the curriculum and educators as they teach about religion in ways that are constitutionally permissible, educationally sound, and sensitive to the beliefs of students … Continue reading
Youth Resolutions on Ethical Issues in Life Sciences
Youth across Europe have expressed their views on four of the life sciences' trickiest ethical issues through the EU- funded 2 Ways project. The youth met in Brussels, Belgium in early December 2010, in a European Science Parliament and adopted … Continue reading
Fundamentals of religious cultures and secular ethics
This is the website for the pilot program teaching about religious cultures and secular ethics in 19 regions of the Russian Federation. This course started on the 1st of April 2010. This website has the purpose and objectives of the course, … Continue reading
Religious Education
This webpage of the UK Department of Education provides numerous publications on religious education in England, which are aimed at local authorities, schools and education professionals. Most of these publications provide non-statutory guidance about the high-quality religious education in the … Continue reading
RE Teacher’s Media Toolkit
The RE Council of England and Wales has published a toolkit for generating positive local media coverage for religious education. The guide includes ideas for stories; tips for news releases; and for avoiding pitfalls.
Hinduism for Schools
Largely text-based site with sections which are differentiated for primary and secondary students. Teachers can find glossary of the commonly used Hindu expressions, explanations of Hindu practices, beliefs and worship, as well as the links to other related resources.
Learn Together Ethical Education Curriculum
Educate Together schools teach the Learn Together Ethical Education Curriculum, rather than the religious instruction programmes taught in denominational schools. This curriculum has four strands: Moral and Spiritual: children learn about feelings and values, the development of conscience, choices and … Continue reading